Norwegian artist Vilde Tuv has long been celebrated as “Norway’s finest one-woman orchestra,” and it’s easy to see why. A true multidisciplinary talent, she’s built a reputation for pushing the boundaries of experimental pop while keeping her work grounded in raw honesty. With recognition from peers like Smerz and Jenny Hval, and memorable appearances at international stages and festivals, Tuv has firmly established herself as a unique force in the avant-garde.
This fall, Vilde Tuv is stepping into a new era with her third album, Truthbomb, out September 19 on Poesy Records. The record marks her first project sung fully in English, following the dreamy instrumentals of 2021’s award-winning Melting Songs. Where that album leaned into drones and flutes, Truthbomb promises a more physical, rhythm-driven sound, one that echoes the energy of her 2016 debut D’meg. The project’s early singles, “Morning Wind” and “Solace in the Sun,” already hinted at this shift, opening the door to a more direct yet no less adventurous side of her artistry.
The latest taste of the album comes with “Start/Stop,” and it is a mesmerizing one. Driven by pulsing electronics and full of tension, it captures the restless back-and-forth between holding on and letting go. “‘Start/Stop’ is about trying to control your life force by attempting to stop it,” Tuv explains. “But the more you resist, the stronger it grows, until you realize the only way forward is surrender, and to let your heart burn up completely.” The track arrives with a beautifully surreal video by Maria Hilde, following the artist in a dreamlike state between movement and stillness. It’s hypnotic, unsettling, and oddly haunting all at once.
Arnaud, a passionate music enthusiast from France, now based in Madrid, founded HighClouds in 2015. With an ear for the dreamy, the ethereal, and the unconventional, he thrives on discovering and sharing boundary-pushing sounds. If it’s weird, bold, and forward-thinking, you can bet he’s here for it.
